The right person for this troubled era
The editorial argues Mitt Romney is better prepared than Barack Obama to lead the United States citing Romney's Massachusetts tenure, business success, and Olympic leadership. It criticizes Obama for debt growth, unemployment, food stamp reliance, and perceived dishonesty, urging voters to elect Romney to restore free enterprise and limited government.
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Voters face a field of incumbents and party lines in Douglas County races
The article argues Douglas County voters should back Republicans in local contests to push results for Lawrence and area institutions. It highlights Nancy Thellman facing Frank Male for county commission and Lynn Jenkins defending her district, with other state races featuring Marci Francisco, Tom Holland and Barbara Ballard. It criticizes Democrats as ineffective in Topeka and urges support for Bengtson, Ellis, and Brown over Ballard, Francisco, and Holland.
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Frank Male
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Haskell Indian Nations University
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Marci Francisco
Tom Holland
Barbara Ballard
Topeka
Tom Sloan
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Ballard
Ron Ellis
Francisco
Anthony Brown
Racism debate as Cal Thomas grills Obama era politics
Cal Thomas of Tribune Media Services argues that labeling Republicans as racist over opposition to Obama is a tactic to deflect critique of the president’s record. He cites Wilkerson and polls, contending race rhetoric distorts voters’ judgments, while praising King’s ideal of judging by character.
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Ed Schultz
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Lawrence Wilkerson
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White House
Wilkerson
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Florida
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Stokely Carmichael
Black Panther Party
Washington Post-Abc News
Post-Abc News
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Journal World to publish rapid election results
Lawrence Daily Journal World announces open house on Tuesday and promises to relay results of a major national event as quickly as possible. Compiled by Sarah St John, the note emphasizes speed and public access to updates on election night.
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Journal-World
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Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Honesty Praised For Returning Lost Green Purse In Lawrence
A letter thanks a generous shopper who returned a left behind purse at Walmart. The note lists cash, cards, iPhone, camera, keys inside and credits the finder with honesty and a halo of gratitude. The author Amy Rork expresses deep appreciation.
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Lawrence
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Public Forum Letter Critiques Romney and Climate Debate
Readers mock Romney on foreign geography and criticize climate policy while urging careful editorial standards. The letter warns against endorsing the Republican candidate and questions science denial tied to fossil fuels, citing Hurricane Sandy as illustrative context.
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Lisa Raser
Lawrence
Safeguards for Fair Reporting Emphasize Rights and Equality
The article stresses accurate and fair news reporting free of opinion, safeguarding the rights of all citizens regardless of race, creed, or economic status. It advocates sympathy for the disadvantaged and opposes dishonesty in public affairs, signaling a commitment to transparent journalism.
Simons III Named President of Newspapers Division
Dolph C. Simons III is appointed president of the Newspapers Division at Simons Electronics, reflecting leadership changes within the company. He previously led major divisions and will oversee print and digital press operations, strategy, and growth initiatives.
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